Area Representative DerekH Posted September 20, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted September 20, 2021 Does anyone have a smart solution to the blinding blue LED on the rev counter for main beam indication? I'd rather not put a piece of tape on the glass if possible. I have a 2019 270S.I don't expect to drive much at night but the return trip from on the Fish & Chip run from Chepstow to Olney was impeded by not really being able to use the main beam and the glow worms not really working well. Some lighting improvement is on the upgrade list!Thanks in advanceDerekH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 20, 2021 Member Share Posted September 20, 2021 You're not alone. There's a fair bit of previous discussion, but I can't remember a brilliant (!) solution. We may have found a lower power LED for the lamp on earlier Sevens, but on yours you might have to get inside the instrument...I'll have a look, but that tape sounds pragmatic.JonathanPS: The Stiletto, and presumably other Imps, had eyelids on the dash lamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 20, 2021 Member Share Posted September 20, 2021 This is from 2017, and might be the best single thread for the current (!) style: Dash Illumination too brightHow about asking Caerbont?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David White Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I know it's not what you want, but a bit of black electrical tape, a hole punch and less than 5 minutes does the trick. The total eclipse works a treat and the corona remains more than bright enough. Top tip - make sure you're in your normal seated position when sticking it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GulfSeven Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Yep, upgrade to LED headlights and put a sticky dot over the blue light on the dash. Mine looks just like David's above (although I used a white sticky dot to match the markings on the dial).While you're there, put a second sticky dot over the annoying indicator beeper I've no idea why Caterham thought the tell-tale light on the dash should be brighter than the headlights themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Andrew 21 Edney Posted September 20, 2021 Leadership Team Share Posted September 20, 2021 Had the same issue with the 21, black electrical tape was my solution back then, though not as neatly done as the hole-punch. Of course, it was a separate light, but still tricky to get to. Not sure if any 21 owners found a better approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Meyer Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Same issue with almost all the lights on the dash on the 620, they are blindingly bright at night. I was planning to carry a pack of postit notes in the back so I could cover them if driving at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 20, 2021 Member Share Posted September 20, 2021 If the 21's warning light unit was similar to that on my 1998 S3 the options would include a dimming widget, a lower powered incandescant lamp, a replacement LED, or putting a filter inside the unit.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K7 VCT Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Tape and hole punch method used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobar Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 These are designed expressly for this purpose on electronic devices. Sticks on and dims the LED without completely blocking it: LightDims-John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative DerekH Posted September 20, 2021 Author Area Representative Share Posted September 20, 2021 Thanks John,I've ordered some of those, be useful on a few other things too.RegardsDerekH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 The LED dimmers are what CC used on their press cars, but they have since redesigned the Tacho warning lights to a more traditional illuminated symbol which also solves the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian.pursglove Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I use the small round sticker approach myself, although it is still quite bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I've added a resistor in series with the light on my car.Can't remember the value.Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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